“The dark eye gives the look a touch of sexiness, naughtines, but in a chic way. The lips are pale because they have to be kisable.” – Tom Pecheux

Eyes: Coffee Eye Pencil – Lining the top and bottom lash lines and smudged. Boot Black Li quid Liner – Blended over the the top lash line and mixed with the Coffee Eye Pencil. Lucky Tom Eye Shadow – Diffused over the lid, up toward the brow bone and out toward the temples for a feline shape. Gloss Texture mixed with Reflects Gold MAC Pr o Glitter – Br ushed over the lid for shimmery shen.

“The look is a combination between tribal and whimsical, yet very beautiful at the same time.” – Charlotte Tilbury

Eyes: Clear brow set – used to brush brows up. Dark Brown mac pro cream colour base – blended into the crease of the eyelid. Coffee eye pencil – applied to top lash line and pulled out slightly beyond the outer corner of the eye and blended. Black X mascara x – applied to top and bottom lashes.

]]>http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-fashion-week-spring-2009-breakdowns-for-day-7/feed/4MAC Cosmetics Casts Its Vote on White House Makeup Trendshttp://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-casts-its-vote-on-white-house-makeup-trends/
http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-casts-its-vote-on-white-house-makeup-trends/#commentsFri, 12 Sep 2008 03:15:44 +0000Christinehttp://www.temptalia.com/?p=2394It's the beginning of September, and all eyes are on New York Fashion Week and the upcoming Presidential Elections. So, this season MAC Cosmetics is bringing Election Day to New York Fashion Week. As the leading makeup authority and official makeup sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2009, MAC Cosmetics is backstage at over 85 shows, creating and defining the beauty looks for the upcoming season. And with Election Day fast approaching and the nation's focus on a change in leadership, MAC uses the backstage at Fashion Week as its platform to weigh in on what they envision the key Continue Reading… ]]>

It’s the beginning of September, and all eyes are on New York Fashion Week and the upcoming Presidential Elections. So, this season MAC Cosmetics is bringing Election Day to New York Fashion Week. As the leading makeup authority and official makeup sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2009, MAC Cosmetics is backstage at over 85 shows, creating and defining the beauty looks for the upcoming season. And with Election Day fast approaching and the nation’s focus on a change in leadership, MAC uses the backstage at Fashion Week as its platform to weigh in on what they envision the key White House beauty trends to be for some of Washington’s top female contenders. November 4th is just around the corner, so MAC. takes its first beauty poll backstage and let’s the fashionistas decide.

“Washington power women are in the spotlight and have to look and feel their best not only in person, but also on television. In a world of High Definition television that shows every facial imperfection, makeup has to be flawless and refined, which can be incredibly challenging”, says Gordon Espinet, Vice President of Makeup Artistry, MAC Cosmetics Worldwide. “Red Lipstick is a great option as it commands attention and communicates a desire to be taken seriously. Blotting Powder is a must especially under hot lights as it keeps oil at bay and prevents shine. Mascara opens and defines the eyes, and MAC’s Mineralize Skinfinish Natural is an essential as it gives a smooth, even finish without a cakey look.”

MAC’s talented Senior Artists created various beauty looks they feel will appeal to the women who are immersed in this hot political season and that can easily take them from a debate to an evening gala – no matter what skin tone or hair colour you have – MAC has colours that will help make you look like the belle of the ball.

Regardless of which candidate wins on Election Day, we have to appreciate the fact that it is a turning point in not only our countries’ political history, but also world history and MAC is inspired by all of the women and men who are a part of it.

My favorites: Day Look #2 and Night Look #2! What are yours?

Get breakdowns and see seven more looks inspired by election season!

Day Look 1

Face:

Foundation – Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15

Concealer – Studio Finish SPF 35

Eyes:

Brows – Eye Brows in Lingering

Brow Highlight – Eye Shadow in Grain

Eyelid – Eye Shadow in Naked Lunch

Crease – Eye Shadow in Shale and Blackberry

Liner – Eye Shadow in Shale and Blackberry

Mascara – PRO Lash in Black

Cheeks

Powder – Select Sheer/Loose and Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

Blush – Bronzing in Matte Bronze and Powder Blush in Tenderling

Lips

Pencil – Lip Pencil in Auburn and Mahogany

Lipstick – Lipstick in Brick-O-La

Finish – Tinted Lipglass in Major Minor

Night Look 1

Face

Foundation – Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15

Concealer – Select Moisturecover

Eyes

Brows – Eye Brows in Lingering

Brow Highlight – Eye Shadow in Grain

Eyelid – Eye Shadow in Grain and Dazzlelight

Crease – Eye Shadow in Quarry and Blackberry

Liner – Eye Shadow in Signed, Sealed and Fluidline in Blacktrack

Mascara – PRO Lash in Black

Cheeks

Powder – Select Sheer/Loose and Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

Blush – Powder Blush in Blooming

Lips

Primer

Pencil – Lip Pencil in Plum Lipstick – Lipstick in Plumful

Finish – Viva Glam VI Tinted Lipglass

Day Look 2

Face

Foundation – Face and Body

Concealer – Studio Finish SPF 35

Eyes

Brows – Fling and Brow Gel

Brow Highlight – Eye Shadow in Grain

Eyelid – Eye Shadow in Phloof and Grain

Crease – Eye Shadow in Samoa Silk and Tete-A-Tint

Liner – Fluidline in Dipdown and Eye Shadow in Brown Down

Mascara – Pro Lash in Coal Black

Cheeks

Powder – Select Sheer/Loose and Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

Blush – Well-Dressed and Bronzing in Matte Bronze

Lips

Pencil-Plum and Cremestick Liner in BeurreLipstick – Lama

Night Look 2

Face

Foundation – Face and Body

Concealer – Studio Finish SPF 35

Eyes

Brows – Fling

Brow Highlight – Eye Shadow Phloof!

Eyelid – Eye Shadow in Haux, Embark and Jest

Crease – Eye Shadow in Haux, Deep Damson and Sketch

Liner – Fluidline in Blacktrack

Mascara – Zoom Lash in Zoom Black

Cheeks

Powder – Select Sheer/Loose and Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

Blush – Blushbaby and Bronzing in Matte Bronze

Lips

Pencil – Burgundy

Lipstick – New York Apple

Finish – Lipglass in Prrr

Day Look 3

Face

Foundation – Face and Body

Concealer – Studio Finish SPF 35

Eyes

Brows – Fling

Brow Highlight – Eye Shadow in Grain

Eyelid – Shaping Powder in Accentuate

Crease – Eye Shadow in Corduroy and Sculpting Powder in Bone Beige

Liner -Eye Shadow in Graphology

Mascara – Pro Lash in Coal Black

Cheeks

Powder – Select Sheer/Loose and Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

Blush – Well-Dressed and Bronzing in Matte Bronze

Lips

Pencil – Spice

Lipstick – Skew

Finish – Lustreglass in Wonderstruck

Night Look 3

Face

Foundation – Face and Body

Concealer – Studio Finish SPF 35

Eyes

Brows – Fling

Brow Highlight – Eye Shadow in Grain

Eyelid – Eye Shadow in Vanilla and Vapour

Crease – Eye Shadow in Sketch and Shale

Liner – Fluidline in Macroviolet

Mascara – Zoom Lash in Zoom Black

Cheeks

Powder – Select Sheer/Loose and Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

Blush – Well-Dressed and Medium/Dark Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

Lips

Pencil – Plum

Lipstick – Snob

Finish – Lipglass Viva Glam VI

Day Look 4

Face

Foundation – Face and Body

Concealer – Studio Finish SPF 35

Eyes

Brows – Spiked and Brow Gel

Brow Highlight – Eye Shadow in Honesty

Eyelid – Eye Shadow in Texture and Soba

Crease – Eye Shadow in Sketch and Orange and Blush in Raizin

Liner – Fluidline in Blacktrack and Eye Shadow in Embark

Mascara – Pro Lash in Coal Black

Cheeks

Powder – Select Sheer/ Loose and Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

Blush – Raizin and Eye Shadow in Orange

Lips

Penci – Cremestick Liner in Cushy

Lipstick -Hug Me

Finish – Lustreglass

Night Look 4

Face

Foundation – Face and Body

Concealer – Studio Finish SPF 35

Eyes

Brows – Spiked and Brow Gel

Brow Highlight – Concealer in NW40

Eyelid – Eye Shadow in Sable

Crease – Eye Shadow in Sketch and Orange

Liner – Fluidline in Blacktrack and Eye Shadow in Sketch

Mascara – Zoom Lash in Zoom Black

Cheeks

Powder – Select Sheer/Loose and Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

Blush – Raizin and Eye Shadow in Orange

Lips

Pencil – Mahogany

Lipstick – Spice It Up!

Finish – Lustreglass

]]>http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-casts-its-vote-on-white-house-makeup-trends/feed/31MAC Cosmetics Fashion Week Spring 2009 Breakdowns for Day 6http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-fashion-week-spring-2009-breakdowns-for-day-6/
http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-fashion-week-spring-2009-breakdowns-for-day-6/#commentsThu, 11 Sep 2008 21:03:20 +0000Christinehttp://www.temptalia.com/?p=2393We have three breakdowns straight from the amazing artists at MAC HQ from Day 6 of Fashion Week! Can you spot any new products? "It's an experiment in minimalism." - James Kaliardos Eyes: Clear Brow Set - used to comb brows up. Pearl cream colour base - inner corners of the eyes. Face: Sculpt and Shape foundation - applied in lighter tones down the center of the face, and darker shades on temples and cheekbones to subtly contour. Pearl cream colour base - touched onto tops of cheekbones and high planes of temples. Lips: Lip Conditioner- placed lightly into the Continue Reading… ]]>

We have three breakdowns straight from the amazing artists at MAC HQ from Day 6 of Fashion Week! Can you spot any new products?

Face: Sculpt and Shape foundation – applied in lighter tones down the center of the face, and darker shades on temples and cheekbones to subtly contour. Pearl cream colour base – touched onto tops of cheekbones and high planes of temples.

Lips: Lip Conditioner- placed lightly into the center of the bottom lip.

“It’s that end of summer bronze, as natural as possible, and really buffed.” – Romy Soleimani

Lips: Subculture lip pencil – touched around the edges of the lips. Select Moisturecover Concealer – placed on the center of the lips and blended into the cream colour base.

]]>http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-fashion-week-spring-2009-breakdowns-for-day-6/feed/11MAC Cosmetics Fashion Week Spring 2009 Breakdowns for Day 5http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-fashion-week-spring-2009-breakdowns-for-day-5/
http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-fashion-week-spring-2009-breakdowns-for-day-5/#commentsWed, 10 Sep 2008 16:41:51 +0000Christinehttp://www.temptalia.com/?p=2383We have three breakdowns straight from the amazing artists at MAC HQ from Day 5 of Fashion Week! Can you spot some new products? "A monochromatic, couture face. The look is inspired by the man who fell to earth, david bowie, a mixture of technology and nature." - James Kaliardos Eyes: OJ mac pro lip pencil - used to draw around the outer corner of the eye to create a "c" shape, hugging the eye. Acid Orange mac pro pigment - blended on top of the pencil around the outer corner of the eye. Pearl cream colour base - patted Continue Reading… ]]>

We have three breakdowns straight from the amazing artists at MAC HQ from Day 5 of Fashion Week! Can you spot some new products?

“A monochromatic, couture face. The look is inspired by the man who fell to earth, david bowie, a mixture of technology and nature.” – James Kaliardos

Eyes: OJ mac pro lip pencil – used to draw around the outer corner of the eye to create a “c” shape, hugging the eye. Acid Orange mac pro pigment – blended on top of the pencil
around the outer corner of the eye. Pearl cream colour base – patted on to hug the inner
corner of the eye.

Face: Sculpt and Shape foundation – sheered out with moisturizer and applied in a shade paler than natural skin tone. Fun and Games powder blush – applied high on the cheekbone. Pearl cream colour base – swept across the top of the cheekbone as a highlight.

Eyes: Carbon and Lucky Tom eye shadow – blended sheer over the lid and wrapped around the eye. Reflects Antique Gold mac pro glitter and Silver Dusk iridescent/loose powder – layered on top of eye shadow on lid and swept along outer and inner corners of the eye. Coffee eye pencil – drawn along water line. Boot Black liquid liner – applied along top and bottom lash lines, then smudged. Clear Brow Set – used to comb brows.

]]>http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-fashion-week-spring-2009-breakdowns-for-day-5/feed/11MAC Cosmetics Fashion Week Spring 2009 Breakdowns for Day 4http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-fashion-week-spring-2009-breakdowns-for-day-4/
http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-fashion-week-spring-2009-breakdowns-for-day-4/#commentsTue, 09 Sep 2008 21:43:31 +0000Christinehttp://www.temptalia.com/?p=2374We have three breakdowns straight from the amazing artists at MAC HQ from Day 4 of Fashion Week! Can you spot some new products? "The look is dramatic but with a softness to it. The inspiration for the collection was botticelli and the contrast of black and white, so the look is a contrast of a strong eye and a soft lip." - Diane Kendal Eyes: Smolder eye kohl - along lash and blended into crease. Lucky Tom eye shadow - swept across lid and under eye. Face: Sculpt mac pro sculpting powder - swept below the cheekbone to contour. Continue Reading… ]]>

We have three breakdowns straight from the amazing artists at MAC HQ from Day 4 of Fashion Week! Can you spot some new products?

“The look is dramatic but with a softness to it. The inspiration for the collection was botticelli and the contrast of black and white, so the look is a contrast of a strong eye and a soft lip.” – Diane Kendal

“There’s a french vibe going on. It’s a bit edith piaf but the skin and the sensual orange lip keep it contemporary.” – James Kaliardos

Eyes: select cover-up concealer – applied to lids as a base. Copperplate eye shadow – drawn into the crease of the eyelids and blended in a round shape down over the lids, up and out toward the brow bone and along the lower lash line. Mascara X – applied to curled lashes (top only).

Cheeks: Fun and Games powder blush – buffed into the upper portion of the cheek bones and temple area in a “c” shape. Luna cream colour base – touched onto the high planes of the cheekbones.

“The inspiration for the collection was how women worked during war time but still looked glamorous, so the look is tough but elegant and sophisticated at the same time.” – Diane Kendal

Eyes: Omega or Coquette eye shadow – brushed onto brows in a straight line. MAC PRO Brown cream colour base -applied to crease, wrapped around outer corners of the eye to the very beginning of the lower lash line and blended. Blacktrack fluidline – brushed in between the lashes.

Face: Pear cream colour base – used on the tops of cheekbones and bridge of nose as a highlight.

Lips: MAC Red lipstick – applied as a base layer. Invisible MAC PRO Set Powder – used to set the lipstick. Red PRO pigment – dusted on top of set powder for a highly pigmented matte lip. Red Electric PRO pigment – added on top of Red pigment to create a pink hue.

]]>http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-fashion-week-spring-2009-breakdowns-for-day-4/feed/10MAC Cosmetics Fashion Week Spring 2009 Breakdowns for Day 3http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-fashion-week-spring-2009-breakdowns-for-day-3/
http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-fashion-week-spring-2009-breakdowns-for-day-3/#commentsTue, 09 Sep 2008 02:34:22 +0000Christinehttp://www.temptalia.com/?p=2370We have three breakdowns straight from the amazing artists at MAC HQ from Day 3 of Fashion Week! "The look is fresh and handsome. The girl is quite cool with a little twist, a polished chic french girl but with a hard edge." - Charlotte Tilbury Eyes: MAC Pro Brown cream colour base - smudged on center of lid and under eye and blended until barely detectible. Fling or Lingering eye brow pencil - eye brow pencil one shade lighter than natural brow colour was used to fill in and build up brows. Coquette eye shadow - blended into brows. Continue Reading… ]]>

We have three breakdowns straight from the amazing artists at MAC HQ from Day 3 of Fashion Week!

“The look is fresh and handsome. The girl is quite cool with a little twist, a polished chic french girl but with a hard edge.” – Charlotte Tilbury

Eyes: Smolder eye kohl – applied to water line and in between lashes of top and bottom lash lines. Blacktrack fluidline – a thin slick line was layered on the top lash line following the natural shape of the eye. Any excess product was removed with a cleansing tip. Coal Black pro lash mascara – one coat was applied to lashes.

Face: Strobe Cream – massaged into skin for a radiant glow.

Lips: Lip Conditioner spf 15 – patted onto lips.

“I imagined someone who was a ballerina in london in the 80’s. …the look has a romantic feeling but slightly off as if she fell asleep in a bed of roses and was stained by the petals. think a midsummer night’s dream.” – Kabuki

Eyes: Select Cover-Up concealer – applied to lids and up toward brows to even out skin tone on lids. MAC Pro Longlash in Barelash – was applied to lashes and brows to pale out the eyes. MAC Pro Set Powder in porcelain – dusted under the eyes. Technakohl liner in Smoothblue – drawn under and away from the bottom lash line. MAC PRO eye shadow in Atlantic Blue – blended over the liner and diffused away from the eye.

“She is the dolly from the attic. She’s Gretel from Hansel & Gretel who knows a little more than she did before she went into the woods.” – Gregory Arlt

Eyes: Seedy Pearl eye shadow – brushed across the lid. Phloof! eye shadow – as a highlighter brushed under the eyebrow, along the side of the eye and down the bridge. Reflects Transparent Teal – a dot on the finger pressed onto lid. Quarry eye shadow – lightly applied to the crease of the lid. Plushblack plush lash mascara – applied to the tips of curled lashes.